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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.84, 12,891.89 and 5,150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.84, 12,891.89 and 5,150.09 is: 7,107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.84 : 12,891.89 = 5,150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.84/12,891.89 = 5,150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.84x = 12,891.89 × 5,150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.84x = 66,394,393.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,394,393.77/9,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.21

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